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If you earn a wage in Australia, there is a good chance that you are being paid superannuation. Superannuation, as we know it in Australia, is now 29 years old and some are calling for another review of the scheme to keep up with the times.

We spoke to Senator Andrew Bragg about his ideas for the future of super, including the idea that Australian's should be able to access their super to buy a home and other changes he calls "radical surgery".

Full show notes at https://www.finder.com.au/podcast

Right now many of us are experiencing a lot of change, whole industries are on ice right now, while others have had to pivot fast. We are fast on track to record unemployment and with a recession nipping at our heels, plenty of career plans and dreams might be feeling a little crushed right now.

Kate Richardson shares her tips on how to take a career crisis and turn it into a career opportunity.

Full show notes at https://www.finder.com.au/podcast

Getting married isn't just a huge commitment between you and your partner, it's one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make in your life. While some couples budget and save to pay for their wedding, others go into debt to say 'I do'.

We chatted with Genevieve Lehunt-Alderman of the 'I'm Getting Married' podcast to find out how to plan a realistic wedding budget so and you avoid a debt hangover after the big day.

Full show notes at https://www.finder.com.au/podcast

With job losses, underemployment and job uncertainty many of us are trying to figure out some ways to make extra cash, set up an emergency savings fund or even look to changing careers altogether

In this episode, we talk to four people who are using the power of the side hustle to make extra cash by selling items online, selling their skills, upskilling, and a few other tricks to help bolster their bottom line.

Full show notes at https://www.finder.com.au/podcast

There’s no doubt 2020 has been a wild ride for stock investors. Thanks to coronavirus, the oil price war, and growing tensions between global powers, we’ve never seen a more volatile stock market. 

Fund manager Roger Montgomery of Montgomery Investment Management shares his insights about why the stock market is behaving so erratically and whether there might be another big crash on its way. Plus, his tips for beginner investors. 

Full show notes at https://www.finder.com.au/podcast

2020 has simultaneously moved at lightning speed and also dragged on for what feels like forever. Alas, with the end of the financial year almost here, it's time to start thinking about taxes, take stock of your finances, and scout out the best EOFY deals.

While tax time is always confusing, the impacts of coronavirus have changed what and how we can claim this EOFY. We're joined by 5 of Finder's experts to answer all our tax-time questions.

Full show notes at https://www.finder.com.au/podcast